acute cognitive disorders

Question 1

who is usually affected by transient global amnesia

Answer 1

> 50 yrs

Question 2

what can trigger transient global amnesia

Answer 2

stress, strenuous exercise, sudden immersion in cold water, painful procedures

Question 3

how does transient global amnesia present

Answer 3

preserved knowledge of self
unable to form new memories during the episode
may have some memory loss immediately preceeding the event

Question 4

how long does transient global amnesia usually last

Answer 4

4-6 hours
always less than 24 hours

Question 5

what is transient epileptic amnesia associated with

Answer 5

temporal lobe seizures

Question 6

how long does transient epileptic amnesia usually last for

Answer 6

20-30 mins

Question 7

what is the management of transient epileptic amnesia

Answer 7

should response to anti-epileptic medications

Question 8

how does transient epileptic amnesia present

Answer 8

forgetful/repetitive questions
can carry out activities with no recollection